Stratos 24L

I run 4-6 miles into work in Seattle with an Osprey Stratos 24. (I also have a big OMM backpack, but I greatly prefer the Osprey because of the internal frame). I put the laptop in the hydration pack sleeve, and between that and the internal frame of the backpack it holds the laptop really securely.

2-3 liters Recommended Bladder: The Osprey Hydraulics 2L Reservoir is ideal for the 24-liter capacity. https://youtu.be/9HPDtM2NQ04?si=iucxiJpPu_IpnlHm https://www.reddit.com/r/hikinggear/comments/16b4bv4/hydration_bladder_for_osprey_stratos_24_that/

It may be more of a packing issue or type of clothes you're carrying (e.g., bulky fleece pants?). 27L without having to carry a sleeping bag or cooking kit should cover you. I use an Osprey Stratos 24L as my main day climbing/hiking pack and am able to carry 3L bladder (~100 oz), full base layer top

I read it, and your conclusion is accurate lol. I've owned the Manta 24 for a year and taken it on similar hikes/elevation gain. My biggest nits about the Manta are the weight (heavy!) and length. I have a 21.5 torso, and even after adjusting, the Manta just feels loooong. Packed down, the longer le

I just bought the Stratos 24, got it on sale @ Osprey for $108. I wanted this for long single-day hikes or for ultralight overnight hikes. I just used it on a fairly challenging hike on snow trails around Bear Mountain NY, and it was really comfortable. Weight aside, I often forgot I was even wearin

I love my Osprey Hikelite 26. I tried on several in our local outdoor store and the staff there provided a ton of advice. Ultimately it came down to three packs, and this one had a very good sale price. I carry a 2.5L water bladder and the side stretch pockets are large enough to add additional wate

osprey stratos 24 if you want something that breathes properly. the airspeed mesh back panel actually works, not just marketing. sweating less on a warm italian day is worth it alone. fits two laptops easily, looks clean enough for a city, not too outdoorsy. been using mine for two years across a bu

Update on the Stratos 24: Did a challenging, 5.8mi, 2000’ elevation gain hike with it yesterday and loved it. Used my 2.5L osprey hydration bladder, filled up to max fill level, and it fit in super well. This was a gear test hike for a longer overnight that i have coming up in 2 weeks so i packed a

My best advice is to stay under the 40L mark even if you’re tempted to go bigger. You are going in the summer which means your clothes are light and thin and if you can’t fit it into 40L with compression cubes, you are probably overpacking The 40l fairview would be perfect and please skip the Patago